Instructor, Interior Design (2 of 2)

Employment Group

VIUFA

Position Number

00276

Division

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Department

Art and Design

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

One, three-hour course plus office hours in the Fall 2026 semester.

Pay Level

VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.

Starting Salary

$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.

Appointment Start Date

17-Aug-2026

Appointment End Date

01-Jan-2027

Additional Information

Appointment may end early or be extended. Subject to funding and enrollment.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio

Posted Date

30-Apr-2026

Closing Date

13-May-2026

Job Reference

2934

Duties:

The Vancouver Island University (VIU) Bachelor of Interior Design program prepares students to be creative, ethical, and industry-ready designers through inclusive, hands-on learning that blends theory, research, and real-world practice. We empower students to lead with purpose, embrace diverse perspectives, and design for the well-being of people and the planet.

To teach one BID course section, which includes preparation and delivery of lectures, demonstrations, assessment and evaluation of students, facilitation of student integration of theory and practice as well as provision of student support during office hours.

Fall 2026
ARTI 247: Design Communication II
Time: Friday 1:00-4:00pm
Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face
Location: Nanaimo Campus

Course description:

• This course advances visual communication techniques through digital tools for visualizing interior design concepts. Emphasis will be placed on developing 2D presentation skills, advanced rendering and 3D modelling techniques to explore volume, form, and space. SketchUp and drawing software will be used to convey design intent in conceptual and spatial development.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

We are seeking an Interior Designer, Architect, Architectural Technologist, or related design professional with demonstrated expertise in design communication for interior and architectural environments. Candidates must hold a relevant post-secondary credential, including a Bachelor of Interior Design or a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an appropriately accredited institution.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong portfolio that reflects excellence in both conceptual and technical representation. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong competency in architectural sketching, perspective construction, and rendering techniques, alongside applied experience using Procreate as a tool for digital design communication and spatial visualization.

Candidates must have a minimum of eight years of professional practice experience in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field. Professional designation as a Registered Interior Designer or Architect is considered an asset.

Applicants must also possess practical, working knowledge of SketchUp, including the ability to teach foundational 3D modelling concepts, workflows, and representational strategies as they relate to interior and architectural design. The successful candidate will be comfortable guiding students in developing accurate digital models that communicate volume, proportion, and spatial clarity. Candidates must demonstrate a balance of creative and technical aptitude, with strong visual communication skills and the ability to clearly convey complex spatial and technical concepts.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with the ability to contribute positively within a collaborative academic environment. The successful candidate will be capable of delivering instruction that thoughtfully integrates digital drawing and 3D modeling workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-secondary teaching experience in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline is strongly preferred, particularly in courses emphasizing advanced design communication, rendering, digital visualization, and 3D modelling.

Professional experience demonstrating the integration of SketchUp, Procreate, and freehand architectural sketching within contemporary design practice is considered a significant asset. Candidates who can clearly articulate the complementary relationship between sketch-based exploration and digital modelling methodologies will be highly regarded.

Please submit the following (Portfolio Submission/Design Work, Written Statement, and Teaching Demonstration video) via email to the Chair at katarina.litva@viu.ca (identifying which posting you are responding to), who will share the submissions with the Search Committee:

Portfolio Submission
Applicants must submit a digital portfolio that demonstrates advanced proficiency in digital visual communication for interior and architectural environments. The portfolio must include the following components:

Design Work

• Examples of sketching and rendering using Procreate.
• Demonstration of 3D modelling using SketchUp within interior and architectural contexts.
• Evidence of integration between 2D sketch-based workflows and 3D modelling processes.
• Work that reflects the applicant's ability to communicate spatial ideas with clarity, technical precision, and conceptual strength.

Written Statement (Teaching Philosophy)
A written statement describing the applicant's approach to teaching advanced digital visual communication to second-year Interior Design students, including:

• How they support the transition from sketch-based exploration to 3D modelling
• How Procreate and SketchUp are positioned as complementary tools within the design process
• Strategies for reinforcing spatial reasoning, representational clarity, and technical fluency.

Teaching Demonstration
A short teaching demonstration (5-8 minutes), submitted as a video, screen recording, or similar format, that illustrates:

• Instructional approach to advanced digital visual communication.

• Methods for guiding students in integrating sketching and 3D modeling workflows.

• Use of Procreate and/or SketchUp within a design learning context.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.